🌟 November Events Around Orange County
There’s no shortage of fun, fitness, and festive cheer this November across Orange County! From Veterans Day tributes to holiday markets and outdoor adventures, here’s what’s happening near you:
🧘♀️ Health, Wellness & Community Events
Placentia Health & Wellness Expo
Nov. 9
Enjoy health screenings, nutrition and wellness info, massages, chiropractic evaluations, blood pressure checks, mental and financial wellness resources, trapeze yoga demos, and more!
📍 Alta Vista Country Club | ⏰ 1–4pm
📞 714-528-1873 | 🌐 placentiachamber.com
Doggie Dive
Nov. 9
Dogs run the pool at a DOGS ONLY Pool Paw-ty! Enter your pup in the costume contest, enjoy a dip in the pools, and participate in a doggie pie-eating contest.
📍 Ole Hanson Beach Club | ⏰ 9am–12pm
📞 949-429-8797 | 🌐 san-clemente.org
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Ceremonies & Celebration
Huntington Beach Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Nov. 11 | 11am
Celebrate the veterans who gave themselves for their country.
📍 Huntington Beach Pier | 🌐 facebook.com/cityofhb
Tustin Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show
Nov. 11 | 10am–2pm
Food trucks, beer garden, classic cars, live music, and more.
📍 Veterans Sports Park | 📞 714-426-2451 | 🌐 tustinca.org
Veteran’s Day Parade & Ceremony – Fullerton
Nov. 11 | 9–11am
📍 Hillcrest Park | 📞 714-738-6300 | 🌐 cityoffullerton.com
Dana Point Veteran’s Day Service
Nov. 11 | 10–11am
Presented by Dana Point VFW Post 9934 and the City of Dana Point.
📍 Strands Vista Park | 📞 949-248-1419 | 🌐 vfwpost9934.org
Placentia Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11 | 10–11am
📍 Placentia Civic Center | 📞 714-993-8117 | 🌐 placentia.org
Stanton Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Nov. 11 | 9–10am
Honor the men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
📍 City Hall | 📞 714-890-4270 | 🌐 stantonca.gov
🛍️ Markets, Fairs & Festivals
The Great Junk Hunt
Nov. 14–15
Vintage finds, home décor, and more!
📍 OC Fair & Event Center | ⏰ Fri 4–9pm, Sat 9am–4pm
🌐 thegreatjunkhunt.com
Festival of Trees – Placentia Round Table Women’s Club
Nov. 15 | 10am–2pm
A wonderland of decorated trees, lunch, and community support.
📍 Embassy Suites, Garden Grove | 📞 714-334-0178 | 🌐 placentiawomensclub.org
Laguna Hills Car Show
Nov. 15 | 8am–12pm
Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, exhibitors, and more.
📍 Laguna Hills Mall | 📞 949-636-7343 | 🌐 lagunahillschamber.com
Kids Walk the Preserve
Nov. 16 | 1–3pm
Kids and parents explore the Preserve through crafts and nature.
📍 Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel | 📞 949-425-5100 | 🌐 cityoflagunaniguel.org
Old World Christmas Market
Nov. 16–Dec. 28
Holiday shopping, food, and live classical holiday music.
📍 Old World Village, Huntington Beach | Sat 1–6pm, Sun 12–4pm
📞 714-696-8271 | 🌐 oldworldhb.com
The Holiday Gem
Nov. 20–Dec. 21
A musical holiday spectacular with Santa, elves, and live musicians!
📍 The Gem Theatre, Garden Grove | 🌐 thegemoc.com
🎁 Holiday & Wellness Markets
Mission Viejo Gifts & Goodies Holiday Boutique
Nov. 22 | 8am–4pm
80+ local crafters and artisans in a festive indoor market.
📍 Norman Murray Community & Senior Center
📞 949-830-7066 | 🌐 mvactivities.com
Fullerton Fit 5K
Nov. 22 | 8–11am
A community celebration of fitness, wellness, and fun!
📍 Fullerton Sports Complex | 📞 714-738-6300 | 🌐 cityoffullerton.com
Elf Yourself! 5K – Lake Forest
Nov. 22 | 9am–12pm
Benefits local non-profits; enjoy crafts, food, raffles, and a pet costume contest!
📍 Lake Forest Sports Park | 📞 949-583-9639 | 🌐 lakeforestcachamber.com
Sawdust Art Festival’s Winter Fantasy
Nov. 22–Dec. 22
Laguna Beach’s iconic art festival transforms into a winter wonderland!
📍 935 Laguna Canyon Road | Fri–Sun 10am–7pm
📞 949-494-3030 | 🌐 sawdustartfestival.org
🎄 Holiday Kick-Offs & Tree Lightings
Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov. 23 | 4–8pm
Santa, sledding, cocoa, and real snow!
📍 Eisenhower Park | 📞 562-799-017 | 🌐 sealbeachchamber.org
Dana Point Turkey Trot
Nov. 27
Iconic 5K/10K & Kids’ Gobble Wobble along the harbor.
📍 Dana Point Harbor | 📞 949-496-1555 | 🌐 turkeytrot.com
Orange County Rescue Mission Turkey Trot
Nov. 27 | 8am
All ages welcome — a fun Thanksgiving tradition!
📍 Tustin | 📞 714-247-7300 | 🌐 rescuemission.org/turkey-trot
Winter Fest OC
Nov. 28–Jan. 4
SoCal’s largest winter festival with ice tubing, skating, carnival rides, snow, and live shows.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center, Lot A | 🌐 winterfestoc.com
Mission Viejo Santa’s Arrival & Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 30 | 3–6:30pm
Live entertainment, holiday shows, and Santa’s arrival on a fire engine!
📍 Civic Center Plaza | 📞 949-830-7066 | 🌐 mvactivities.com
Tree Lighting at Balboa Bay Resort
Nov. 30 | 5–10pm
A grand holiday show with Santa, Mrs. Claus, dancers, and snow!
📍 1221 Coast Highway, Newport Beach | 📞 949-645-5000 | 🌐 balboabayresort.com